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Should patients currently on Raptiva stop taking the recalled drug immediately?

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Should patients currently on Raptiva stop taking the recalled drug immediately?

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Patients should consult their doctors regarding how and when to stop Raptiva treatment. The recalled drug will be stocked through June 8th, 2009. Rapid withdrawal from Efalizumab can lead to an aggravation of psoriasis and other potential Raptiva side effects.